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2012 McDonald's Thanksgiving Parade

November 22, 2012 Chicago, IL (State Street from Congress to Randolph)

About this festival

Ring in your holiday season with the 79th McDonald-s Thanksgiving Parade! Enjoy classic gigantic balloons, the nation-s finest marching bands, majestic horses, festive floats, incredible performance groups, celebrities, and even an appearance from Ronald McDonald Ž and Santa Claus! The parade starts at 8:00am Thanksgiving morning, Thursday November 22 on State Street in downtown Chicago. Tickets for the VIP Experience are available at www.chicagofestivals.org. Can-t make it down to State Street? Enjoy Chicago-s Grand Holiday Tradition at home by watching the live broadcast on WGN 9 Chicago or WGN America.